South Australia Delivers Global Leadership in Smart Energy

by | 7 Feb 2018 | Energy

National President Steve Blume with Premier Weatherill at today’s announcement The South Australian Government has today announced plans for the world’s biggest virtual power plant, rolling out 50,000 home solar and battery systems across the State. The rollout...

Save Armidale Mall Rally — 11am Sat, Feb 3rd

by | 30 Jan 2018 | Event

You are probably aware of the recent proposal to make changes to the Mall. Many groups have used the Mall for community and/or political rallies and demonstrations, and for community celebrations. As concerned citizens you may wish to participate in Council’s...

AURG Working Bee Sunday 11 February

by | 30 Jan 2018 | AURG, Event

Our next working bee will be on Sunday 11 February and we are planning for a planting session in a new block that Bruce is preparing beside our previous site behind the Phil Wheaton Oval. Details for working bee are as follows: Time:  8.30 am Date: Sunday 11th...

Lost Plot Community Garden Port Macquarie

by | 30 Jan 2018 | Garden, Local Food

During the recent Social Developers Network workshop, I visited the Armidale community gardens and met Jo Leonie. I thought you may like to see how our community garden works here. It’s called The Lost Plot and has come a long way since starting about 4 years ago....

Taking stock of the war on our wildlife

by | 30 Jan 2018 | SLAM

Australia’s record of protecting our plants and animals at both a national and state level is poor, with another 134 species added to the threatened list in the past seven years. In NSW, the problems are likely to worsen, not least because of the inaptly named...

Banks take a razor to coal loans

by | 30 Jan 2018 | AACSGaM

Australia’s big banks have slashed exposure to fossil fuel companies by almost a fifth in 2017, including a 50% drop in their coal mining exposure, as investors and regulators ramp up pressure over climate change risks. Westpac fossil fuel exposure fell by a...

Sunday 1pm Free Trees BBQ at Mary White

by | 20 Jan 2018 | Event, UNE | 2 comments

This is a free feed social meeting for those that care about the habitat trees of UNE. Also feel free to bring something to share — drinks, food, and fun things. Where: Mary White College When: 1pm Sunday 21st January Cost: Nil Here are some video of the Save UNE...